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Intravenus Urography (IVU)
Intravenus Urography (IVU)
HAMZEH ALMASRI
This exam is used to visualize urinary system anatomy and excretory function.
Patient preparation before the day of the exam and on the day of the exam:
1-Light evening meal. 2-Drink laxative (castor) oil on the day prior to the exam. 3-Fasting for 6-8 hours 4-Don't smoke on the day of the exam. 5-Void prior to the exam to avoid diluting of the CM in the bladder.
(CR is centered at level of lower costal margin , Exposure is made on suspended expiration).
Compression may be applied in some centers at this point to distend the pelvicalyceal systems to demonstrate any filling defects and a film taken at 10 minutes of the renal areas.
3) Full bladder:
to demonstrate the distended bladder(size and any filling defects). (CR :15 caudal angulation centered 5 cm above the upper border of the symphysis pubis).
NOTE: Common side effects occurr after CM injection are temporary hot flash and metallic taste in the mouth.